Carrageenan Free Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts
Warm, glossy, and impossible to stop eating, this roasted nut mix hits every note — sweet from honey, rich from butter, and just a little smoky-spicy if you go for the cayenne. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, locking onto cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a way that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. For anyone avoiding carrageenan, packaged flavored nuts can be a minefield, since that additive sometimes sneaks into coatings, seasonings, and processed snack blends. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and whole — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just pantry staples you can read at a glance. The technique is simple: melt, coat, roast, and let the glaze harden into a satisfying crunch that rivals anything you'd find at a specialty shop. A single layer on the baking sheet and one midway stir is all it takes to get that deep golden color without burning. Make a batch for snacking, gifting, or topping a cheese board, and you'll wonder why you ever bought the store-bought kind.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw pecan halves
- ½ cup raw walnut halves
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the honey and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
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